>>That's a wonderful way to deal with a deceased person's library.<<

Everyone thought so. And that was several tables of books, after her friends and family took what they wanted.

>> I used to go to our local library's sale every year,<<

I love doing that.

>> but I've had to face the reality that I officially have too many books to read in my lifetime. <<

*nod* Fibercrafters call it SABLE: Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy.

>>Maybe my wife and I should each take half the books, and give a report on them to the other!<<

People have done it. Perhaps it would be fun to try with a book each here and there? Holidays are coming up, that's a good time.